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05 Preface

06 executive summary

08 Ostend, city Of sPOrt by the sea

16 QuestiOns aces eurOPe

16 VARIOUS SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURES

27 ACCESSIBLE SPORTS FACILITIES

29 SPORTS CLUBS

32 SPORTING INITIATIVES AND EVENTS

38 SPORT AND EXERCISE AS A MEANS

45 SPORTS PARTICIPATION

48 COMMUNICATION

50 RELATIONS WITH LOCAL AND SUPRA-LOCAL SPORT ACTORS

53 PROFILING AS EUROPEAN CITY OF SPORT

56 PLANNED EVENTS AS EUROPEAN CITY OF SPORT

58 aPPendices

CONTENT

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in 2014 we were rewarded by various authorities for our inclusive and varied sports policy. Ostend won a number of titles and awards for initiatives such as our adapted programme for senior citizens, the cooperation between the city and its local sports clubs and the 'sportkans' project which allows underprivileged youths to participate in the regular sports o?er. based on our current and future sports strategy and our continuous investments in quality sports infrastructure, we would like to present our candidature for the title of european city of sport 2017. this title would signify an important acknowledgement of our permanent e?orts to achieve our goal: to give all layers of the population the opportunity of sports participation under the best conditions. furthermore we are certain that Ostend can o?er an added value for other european cities and for aces, sharing our views on sport, our goals and the means by which we want to achieve them.

Johan vande Lanotte arne deblauwe

mayor alderman for sport dear mr. President, Ostend, with its central position on the belgian coastline, derives its title 'Queen of seaside resorts' from its rich and royal cultural and architectural past. Our profile depicts us as the most important belgian city by the sea, with a city center of great significance both economically and touristically. Ostend is home to approximately 70.000 inhabitants. during the touristic summer season this number almost triples to 200.000 people staying in Ostend. Our city o?ers permanent entertainment and leasure to its inhabitants and its many visitors. Ostend boasts a large number of events with various sports and socio-cultural activities. in Ostend we strongly invest in quality sports infrastructure, which makes us a generally recognized city of sport. Our recreation and sports strategy is not only focused on our inhabitants of all ages and all layers of society. it also caters to people with a holiday home here, to tourists and to the inhabitants of our neighbouring towns and villages. it includes a wide array of opportunities to engage in sports going from physical education and recreational sports for all to sports leagues and professional sports at the highest level. Our goal is giving people the opportunity to participate in sports lifelong by creating a customized and organized quality sports o?er.

PREFACE

seeing as Ostend already is an event city and also a central city, it also has all the assets for bearing the title of european city of sport.One can find an

extensive range of sports infrastructure in the city. it meets the demands of elite as well as recreational ath- letes. currently, we are the only flemish city which has 3 sports clubs (soccer, volleyball and basketball) achieving on the highest level. a number of sporting venues are situated on royal loca- tions and are part of our historical heritage e.g. sports hall "de Koninklijke stallingen" (the royal stables), the royal yacht club Ostend, Ostend tennis club and Wellington racetrack. this racetrack is unique in its kind, as a 9-hole golf-course was real- ized in its center. the beach in front of the hotel thermae Palace is an esteemed location to organize sporting events. thanks to our geostrategic location by the sea, the infrastruc- ture for water and beach sports is very well developed. moreover safe swimming is guaranteed in eleven areas manned by life- guards. small sailing boats and windsurfers can make use of de spuikom, a 94 hectares large (artificial) lake. Lots of playgrounds, sports squares, skateboard ramps and petanque/boules courts can be found in all parts of the city. non-a?liated sportsmen and -women enjoy the numerous trails for hiking, cycling, mountain bike, and running. the municipal sports infrastructure is easily accessible, open 7 days a week, a?ordable and accessible to all age groups and also to all socially disadvantaged groups . both clubs and individual athletes have the opportunity to practice sports. Ostend clubs use municipal sports facilities free of charge for youth training programmes. no less than 28.112 people are members of our 170 sports clubs, which provide a variety of 56 di?erent sports. children benefit from special youth programmes in 80 clubs, whereas 55 clubs provide a programme for senior citizens. several clubs also pro- vide training programmes for disabled athletes. Within all of our sports clubs, more than 3.800 volunteers together contribute in making the sports clubs attractive for all.

Ostend is famous as the

event city by the sea. several event agencies, sports federations and sports clubs, prefer our city as a location to organize national and international sports events. the city o?ers a sports and exercising programme for all age groups and for disadvantaged groups . numerous sporting initia- tives promote health and integration. unique is the project "sportkans" which, during the sporting sea- son, gives 572 underprivileged youths the opportunity to prac- tice sports in di?erent sports clubs. in various neighbourhoods a locally based community (sports) project was set up. special attention is also given to stimulating fair play in a structured way. all elite sports clubs have a community programme. an inclu- sion coach helps people with disabilities find their way to a sen- sible leisure pursuit.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

in our city, 54,8% of the population exercises every week. We have been communicating actively regarding our bid for the title of european city of sport. the logo corresponds to the existing logo of "heroos". heroos is a community project and theme that promotes all exercise activities. to us every sports- practicing inhabitant of Ostend (Oostende in dutch) is a hero, regardless of his or her performance. Lots of promotion chan- nels will be used to announce our candidacy to the general pub- lic and the organized civil society. the intense cooperation of all supra-local actors, provides a solid base for the development of an appealing sports strategy, for attracting sporting events, and for starting up and carrying through a number of sports programmes. the title of european city of sport gives Ostend the opportu- nity to adopt and promote the worthwhile values and objectives of aces to the sports active population. first of all to the local population, with all its age-groups and disadvantaged groups, but also to the equally important people from outside Ostend like students, people with a holiday home, tourists and inhabit- ants of neighbouring towns.

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Ostend is a medium sized belgian city with all the assets of a large city. the "city by the sea" combines the irresistible attrac-tion of the sea and the variety of a bustling city e? ortlessly. Our calendar is packed with events, which demonstrates that Ostend is very much alive and buoyant. both inhabitants and tourists en-joy a wide variety of cafes and restaurants, museums and attrac-tions and facilities for games and sport. Our rich maritime and royal past is evident throughout the city which makes Ostend into a rightly proud and attractive location.

ACCESSIBLE CITY BY THE SEA

Ostend is one of the flemish "central cities", and is situated in the middle of the coastline, 35 km away from the dutch border and 30 km from the french border. cities like amsterdam, brus- sels, cologne, London, Luxemburg, Paris, Lille and rotterdam are situated within a range of 300 km and are easily accessible by railway and motorway. there is also an international airport available with connections to several european cities.

OSTEND,

SPORT CITY BY THE SEA

Originally, Ostend was a settlement east ('Oost' in dutch) of the former island 'ter streep'.in those early times, forces of nature joined a part of the island with the mainland, leading to Ostend becoming a small harbor in the 15th century. the harbor flourished, facing silts, sieges and

turbulent times and survived splendidly. from 1601 till 1604 a war took place between the catholic troops of filips ii and archdukes albrecht and isabella, and the protestant troops of the dutch (maurits) and the english. Ostend sided with the protestant troops. the spanish troops and their allies besieged Ostend for three years in order to subdue the city to the authority of the spanish command. in the 18 th century the city prospered even more due to the 'Oostendse compagnie', a fleet trading with the far east. under the reign of emperor Joseph ii, Ostend became a free port, highly accessible and cosmopolitan. the tourist industry in Ostend began in 1784 on the 'Large beach' (the stretch of beach between the casino and the thermae Palace hotel), when a certain William hesketh was given permission to open a pavilion to sell refreshments to the many bathers and seaside visitors. in the beginning of the 19 th century the importance of Ostend grew and soon the first bathing carts appeared on the beach. around 1850 Ostend was already

becoming attractive to the european aristocracy which led to the construction of the brussels-Ostend railway connection and the establishment of the ferry service to dover.

Ostend, evolving into a real seaside resort, soon became a favorite destination for the belgian royal family. the wife of King Leopold i, Louise-marie, died in Ostend. but it was mainly King Leopold ii who loved staying in Ostend and taking walks on the promenade and the beach. he left his distinctive mark on the development of Ostend as an international seaside resort for the upper class. all along the city evidence of this royal interest can still be seen. the two world-wars of the 20 th century ended the years of the belle-epoque in Ostend. after world-war ii, Ostend developed into a modern seaside city where progress and innovation were essential. the image of the city transformed extremely: old buildings made way for modern apartment buildings and innovative projects e.g. the city hall, the casino and the postal building. the motorway was extended right into the city center. tourism now is no longer reserved for the elite: Ostend heartily welcomes everybody! the cityscapes still display the influence of king Leopold ii with our casino, the royal villa, the royal and venetian Galleries, the royal stables, the Wellington racetrack, ... Ostend, city by the sea, proudly holds her title "Queen of the seaside cities" the accessible heritage is cleverly integrated in the sporting possibilities and for the organization of sporting events.

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ECONOMIC AND TOURISTIC

ATTRACTION

being one of the 13 flemish "central cities", Ostend caters to a large area concerning employment, education, tourism, wel- fare, leisure and healthcare. the city's shopping center provides amply for a large part of the region. Ostend plays a significant economic role, thanks to its geostra- tegic location and the proximity of the north sea: the busiest european sea route. We provide companies and organizers with all modern infrastructure and facilities to develop their activities. Ostend is investing in a future as energy port, with attention to blue energy (re-usable energy from the sea e.g. wind, wave and tidal energy), and houses numerous innovative initiatives for clean technologies (like science park Greenbridge).

TOURIST CITY WITH AN ALL-YEAR

ROUND OFFERING OF EVENTS

Ostend derives its strong touristic image from the combination the city and sea. the touristic sector gives a significant added value to the reputation and economical position of the city. the importance of tourism is shown in the annual accounts: the sector has a turnover of over 400 million euros (± 5.600 euros per inhabitant) with almost 2 million overnight stays and over 3 million day trips every year. there are also about 7.000 holiday homes. the "population" increases to up to 200.000 people on

top days.if we compare the recipe for success of Ostend (city ánd sea) to a delicious menu, some undeniable quality ingredients stand out:

SEA: beach with supervised zones, fishing boats, marina and maritime atmosphere

CulturE:

mix of present and past, arts and heritage

Sport:

broad selection of sports for all

EvEntS:

mix of appealing activities and experiences outdoor rECrEAtion: cycling and hiking or strolling around in a green environment, within an attractively landscaped public space. lifEStylE: shopping, restaurant business, cuisine and nightlife.

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bekende figuren als de impressionistische schilder James ensor en soullegende marvin Gaye lieten zich inspireren door de magie van de stad aan Zee. famous people like the impressionist painter James ensor and soul legend marvin Gaye, were inspired by the magic of the city by the sea. there's always lots to do in Ostend, with its year-round holiday atmosphere. authentic architecture, a vibrant culture and ap- pealing performances in the Kursaal and de Grote Post, are wo- ven into the fabric of the city. Well worth visiting are the school ship mercator, museum ship amandine, mu.Zee (museum by the sea), the city museum, the ensor house, the royal Galleries, fort napoleon, archaeological site Walraversijde and the Japanese garden. above all, Ostend is known as the "event city by the sea". a wide range of cultural and sporting events is presented every year, e.g. Ostend at anchor (an authentic maritime event), theatre by the sea, Paulusfeesten festival, Ostend film festival, Winterijs (in- door ice skating), Kites festival, Oostende Koerse (horseraces), ....

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ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE ARE

HAPPY INHABITANTS

in 2015, Ostend had 70.699 inhabitants. according to forecasts, the population will grow up to 71.388 inhabitants in 2020. the increase of the population will go on in the years ahead. Ostend has 17,1% youths, whereas the average for the province of West- flanders is 20,4%. however, the proportion of youths is higher in Ostend than in other coastal towns. commonly, the coast accounts for more elderly citizens than other flemish towns. 1 out of 3 inhabitants are over the age of 60. needless to say this causes specific challenges regarding welfare, housing, and of course sport and healthcare. While 92% of the population are belgian citizens, the amount of foreign citizens is increasing. 130 di?erent nationalities are living in Ostend, and 14% of the inhabitants does not have belgian citizenship at the time of birth.

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS:

READY TO FACE CHALLENGES

(AND SEEK OPPORTUNITIES) Ostend is a vibrant city in motion, with a heart that beats for sport. it is our mission to create opportunities for lifelong sports participation for all social groups, and this in the best of circumstances. in our strategic sports programme, particular attention goes to both elite sports and sport-for-all. in this respect, we do of course take into maximum account the features (demography, location, tourism, ...) as well as the assets of the city. every year, top-class sport events are organized, and clubs as well as individual athletes take part in high-level com- petitions. at the same time, we continue to develop customized activities at a recreational level. more and more, special atten- tion is devoted to sports projects for the underprivileged. the sports department executes the municipal policy for sports and exercise. the municipal swimming pool and the coastal lifeguard services, have an individual organization structure. the sports council represents the Ostend sports clubs, and is strongly involved as advisory body for the municipal sports policy.

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Alderman for Sport

arne deblauwe vindictivelaan 1

8400 Oostende

arne.deblauwe@oostende.be

059/56.20.09

Head of the Sports

directorate

Administration for child

care, youth, education and sports vicky Pettens vindictivelaan 1

8400 Oostende

vicky.pettens@oostende.be

059/80.55.00

Chairman sports council

dirk Poppe vingerlingstraat 5/1

8400 Oostende

oostende@telenet.be

0475/72.60.90

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Mayor of ostend

Johan vande Lanotte

vindictivelaan 1

8400 Oostende

johan.vandelanotte@oostende.be

059/56.20.69

Head of the Sports department

Mr. v-Arena

marc van de Poel sportparklaan 6

8400 Oostende

marc.vandepoel@oostende.be

059/56.10.62

CITY REPRESENTATIVES

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satisfactiOn With recreatiOnaL faciLities index 1: summary satisfaction with o?er of recreational, sports and playing facilities satisfactiOn With sPOrts faciLitiessatisfactiOn With faciLities fOr PLayinG and Gymnastics

QUESTIONS

ACES EUROPE

VARIOUS SPORTS

INFRASTRUCTURE

poSitioning the organization of varied and appealing sports opportunities of high quality, requires ample and accessible infrastructure for sports and exercise in di?erent neighbourhoods. the available infrastructure must meet the specific demands of all types of exercise. both recreational sports, physical education of children and competition and elite sports must find the facili- ties they need. attention has to be given to both individual and organized sport for all age-groups, and the participation by tar- get groups and socially disadvantaged groups. it is also impor- tant to keep track of and react to actual trends and the changing patterns in society. furthermore, focus should also lie on the numerous amounts of tourists and people who own a holiday home, and who wish to make use of the sporting infrastructure and the o?er of sport facilities near the beach and the sea. Over the years, the city council substantiated numerous sport- ing facilities. some of them are own achievements, others car- ried out by funded private initiatives. also numerous gyms and sports halls were built by schools. several sports facilities and fitness centers rose by private initia- tive. Ostend achieves a high score in opinion polls on satisfaction concerning sports and playing infrastructure. (source: city monitor 2014) 70,0%
77,8%

55,0%68,5%

73,5%
49,9%

OSTEND

AVERAGE

13 CENTRAL CITIES

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SUMMARY OF PRESENT INFRASTRUCTURE

ElitE SportS infrAStruCturE

Ostend is currently the only central city in flanders with three professional top teams (soccer, volleyball and basketball) per- forming in the highest national league. Oostende. this basketball temple seats 5.000 spectators and can also be used for other (sporting) events. Oostende, which was promoted to premier league in 2014. the stadium accommodates 8.000 spectators. a substantial part of the gallery will be demolished and reconstructed to meet present-day standards before the end of the year. highest level of competition in 2008. they regularly play european competitons in sports hall mr. v-arena. international skating competition. in 2014, a 200 meters mundialtrack was constructed in their stadium Keignaert- stadion for the organization of the world championships inline skating.

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opEn Air SportS ACCoModAtion Lots of athletes make use of sports park de schorre with its 55 hectares of space. in this sports park you can find 22 soccer fields including 9 fields for training youth players from Kv Oostende, one artificial grass field, one baseball and american football field, and one cricket field. cycling is also well represented with an outdoors circular track, a bmx-trail and mountain bike course. an archery club and 3 clubs for dog sports are also located in the park. the soccer center of union Zandvoorde is located in the city district of Zandvoorde. sports stadium verhellestadion is fully developed as a modern center for athletics. Ostend has two tennis centers: Oswherlu and Ostend tennis club, where soon padel fields will also be constructed. hockey players enjoy their sport on the artificial grass of Éclair hockey club. Golf players practice their swing on the courts of Wellington golf club (9 holes), situated inside the track of the historical

Wellington racetrack.

archery is practiced on the fields of balboogmaatschappij sint-Joris, handboogmaatschappij Willem tell and hoofdgild sint-sebastiaan Oostende.

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Multi?purpoSEd SportS HAllS

five multipurpose sport halls are situated on Ostend territory. in sports hall de Koninklijke stallingen (royal stables), we have a basket- ball hall and a multipurpose hall. two wings were specifically devel- oped for boxing, judo and gymnastics. in sports hall de spuikom we also have facilities for speleology climbing. alongside a multipurpose hall, sports hall de veiling also has facilities for indoor skating. a hall equipped for elite gymnasts can be found in sports hall mr. v-arena. several sports clubs also find their ways to the multipurpose halls which are located on different school sites and/or which are created by private initiatives: sint-andreas, vrij technisch instituut and fizix. indoor SportS in the various city districts several clubs for gymnastics, dance, fighting sports,... find their ways to the local multipurpose sports halls. those halls often form part of a local school or community center. table tennis club ttc Zandvoorde is located in city district Zand-quotesdbs_dbs18.pdfusesText_24